PUBLISHED: 5 October 2023 at 4:00 p.m.
The Bangkok Metropolitan Council ( BMC) has suggested that Krungthep Thanakom( KT ), the organization’s business arm, take over management of the Green Line electric train, or hand the project back to the government.
The BMC sub-committee looking into solutions to the Green Line’s bill issue made the suggestion to Bangkok government Chadchart Sittipunt yesterday.
The government stated that the BMA’s ultimate decision is anticipated in a year.
A new plan regarding the Green Line’s grant replacement, which is anticipated to be presented to the Ministry of Interior following week, Mr. Chadchart said his team would need more time to study the program.
According to Napapon Chirakul, a Bangkok councillor for the Bangkok Noi district, the BMC’s sub-committee, in addition to taking over management of the line from KT, it also suggested to BMA separate issues pertaining to the installation of electrical and mechanical ( E & amp, M ) systems from the Green Line extension 1 and 2.
According to Mr. Napapon, the BMA should also sign the contract directly with the operator of the Green Line service, Bangkok Mass Transit System Plc( BTSC ).
According to him, the deal should also include a provision stating that the KT has consented to the BMA having over management of the Green Line extensions.
With a debt of 50 billion baht, KT hired the BTSC to install the E & amp, M systems for the Green Line extensions and run the electric rail service.